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RE: Tom, Dick, Harry and George, The Great Canadian POW Escape From Luft Stalag III, Near Sagan, Poland 1944.
there was a team of enthusiasts in England a few years ago that built a replica of the glider, using the tools and equipment the men had available to them in Colditz. (with a couple of exceptions for safety).
They then test flew it...... and it worked! They confirmed that if it had been launched then it wold have flown as intended.
As you said, remarkable men.
Yes! @mainenigma posted the link to the story about the POWs housed in the Colditz castle.
You can view the newspaper article link at the top of this thread.
It's an absolutely fantastic story of tenacity and determination to be free from captivity.
It's hard to believe what can be cobbled together with boards, sheets and porridge.
Thanks for sharing @trevor.george! I really appreciate it. :)